Proceeding contribution from Mark Francois (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 3 March 2008. It occurred during Debate on Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty) (No. 8).

Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty) (No. 8)

My hon. Friend has made a powerful point. In the run-up to these debates, the Government repeatedly said in the media that their strategy was to divide the Conservative party on Europe. As has been said, they have succeeded in unifying my hon. Friend the Member for Stone (Mr. Cash), my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (Mr. Clarke) and my right hon. Friend the Member for Suffolk, Coastal (Mr. Gummer), which is more than we have managed to do for years.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 472 c1460
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: European Union Parliamentary procedure Parliamentary scrutiny Treaties Treaty of Lisbon
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty) (No. 8)

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